Serradula baldwinii, Vernonia baldwinii
WESTERN IRONWEED
SKU: 2096-25
Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 25
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Vernonia baldwinii, commonly known as western ironweed or Baldwin's ironweed, is a perennial that is native to the central United States. It is tall, branched, and is up to 1.2m, 4' in height, sometimes taller. The flowers are showy and measure 30 cm (1 ft) or more across. The common name "western ironweed" is derived from the range of the plant, the western United States, and derived from the toughness of the stem and roots of the plant. It grows in dry soil in prairies, pastures, open grounds, and woods, ranging from Iowa to Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas. The flowers bloom in the summer, from May to September, attracting bees, butterflies, and other insects. American goldfinches and other birds eat the seeds.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 3-9
Height: 1.2m, 4'
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants are poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 25
Germination: Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination can be erratic, generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
